close the gap

phrase

: to reduce or eliminate a difference between two people, groups, or things
—often + between
We hope to close the gap between well-funded suburban schools and the struggling schools in poorer communities.

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Companies that embrace the attitude of forward-thinking ingenuity can close the gap. — Michel Tricot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 According to Ein, the increases were essentially built in as part of a long-term plan to close the gap between men’s and women’s prize pools. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 To close the gap, companies must redesign mentoring for the AI era. — Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 24 July 2026 Luke Smith Can Ferrari close the gap and make the drivers’ championship competitive in the second half? — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for close the gap

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“Close the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20the%20gap. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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